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Make Way for Wildlife

Why did the chicken cross the road? Probably for the same reason as the deer, or the turtle, or the turkey, or the squirrel, or the chipmunk, or the possum, or the moose. Drivers share the road with a whole host of furry and feathered friends, sometimes with tragic results. Animal-vehicle collisions killed more thanRead More

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Your Home and Everything in It

Do you know how much it would cost to replace your home and everything in it? You should. Homeowners insurance can help restore your home following a tragedy, like a fire. Good insurance agents can help determine how much coverage homeowners should have, but itā€™s hard to craft comprehensive policies if homeowners donā€™t know whatRead More

Habitat for humanity

AAA Employees Build up Charitable Efforts

The crack of hammers and the hum of saws hung over two homes in New Haven, Conn., recently as AAA Northeast employees supported a good cause. Employees from AAA offices in Garden City, N.Y.; Providence, R.I.; and Hamden and Bridgeport, Conn., helped at a Habitat for Humanity build site in New Haven, Conn. Folks fromRead More

Omni Mount Washington Resort

The White Mountains Are Beautiful on Any Budget

Low-cost, mid-range and luxury options for where to stay, places to eat and things to do in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire.

Halifax Citadel

Thereā€™s Foliage Aplenty in These Ports of Fall

The next few weeks offer one of cruisingā€™s rarest gems: the chance to combine a seaside journey with fantastic autumn views. During September and October, several cruise lines offer fall foliage voyages along the East Coast. These routes combine dazzling fall colors with stops in charming ports and, if youā€™re lucky, a humpback whale spottingRead More

AAA East Providence Ribbon Cutting

AAA Northeast Opens a New Campus in East Providence, R.I.

AAA Northeast employees, elected officials, businesspeople and others gathered in late July for a ceremonial opening of the new AAA East Providence campus. The site, at 10 River Road, along Wampanoag Trail, includes a AAA branch and a fleet and driver training center. The branch provides convenient access to AAA products and services, and theRead More

online credit report

Tips for Understanding Your Credit Report

You’re entitled to a free copy of your credit report once a year, but what should you expect to see when you check it?

childrens savings accounts

How to Set Up and Manage a Childrenā€™s Savings Account

Is it ever too early to set up a bank account for your kids?

researching car insurance rates online

Take Control of Your Car Insurance Rates

Safe driving is one way to keep auto insurance rates down. Learn how else you can potentially limit price hikes.

financial literacy

What Does It Mean To Be Financially Literate?

What does financial literacy mean? The definition of financial literacy can vary a bit depending on the source, but it almost always centers on having the skills and knowledge necessary to make informed decisions regarding your financial resources. For the average consumer, knowing how to maintain a balanced checking account and understanding interest, credit ratingsRead More

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Here’s What To Expect From That First College Tuition Bill

Tips to get mentally prepared for your first college payment.

teen driver tips

Follow These Tips To Help Keep Teens Safe Behind The Wheel

Teaching your teenager to drive can be intimidating, especially if itā€™s your first time. Follow these tips to ease your anxiety. Theyā€™re from Keys2Drive ā€“ the AAA Guide to Teen Driver Safety. Practice, practice, practice. Plan for as much supervised practice driving as possible. Itā€™s the key to helping your teen develop safe habits. AAARead More

roadside technician hero

AAA Roadside Technician Rescues Elderly Couple From Home Fire

Every day, AAA Northeastā€™s expert roadside technicians demonstrate a dedication to helping and serving people. Some days, their efforts are downright heroic. May 30 was one of those days. Thatā€™s when Norman Strom helped save an elderly couple from a fire in their Grafton, Mass., home. Strom was passing their house on his way toRead More

Habitat for Humanity

AAA Employees Committed to Community Service

Club employees give back through a number of volunteer efforts, including a recent Habit for Humanity build in Connecticut.

George Morse with superheroes at Six Flags New England.

A Spin on Harley Quinn Spinsanity at Six Flags New England

For your viewing pleasure, watch our writer take on the new Harley Quinn Spinsanity ride at Six Flags New England.

Monica Encalada tidies a bed at the Madison Beach Hotel in Connecticut.

Pillow Talk: How to Make a Four Diamond Bed

Bring some extra comfort and luxury into your bedroom with these bed-making tips from the housekeeping staff at a AAA Four Diamond Rated hotel.

A two-story family suite, with a slide, is one way example of how the cruise industry is upping its game for travelers.

New Ships Signal Bigger Is Better

Will the cruise industry ever rest in its pursuit of building bigger and bigger ships? It sure doesnā€™t seem like it. In April, Royal Caribbean International celebrated the inaugural voyage of the worldā€™s largest cruise ship. Symphony of the Seas carries more than 5,500 guests and will be based in Miami beginning in November. TheRead More

Tips For Tying The Financial Knot

Couples getting married have a lot to discuss before their weddings: Venues. Entertainment. Floral arrangements. What may not come up as often, but what definitely should, are finances, according to Jill Schlesinger, senior CFP board ambassador for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. ā€œMarriage is two different things. Itā€™s a spiritual union, and itā€™sRead More

Niagara Falls

Big Budget Isn’t Necessary to Enjoy Big Waterfalls

Besides its amazing falls, perhaps one of the best things about going to Niagara Falls is that there’s something for every budget.

AAA Urges You Not To Drive Intexticated

A father is driving with his three children in the back seat. His left hand is firmly on the steering wheel while his right hand is gripping a beer bottle. Shocking, right? But would you be as shocked if the same man was holding a phone instead? Distracted driving can be as devastating as drivingRead More